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WorksheetsSAT Vocabulary 20
Total questions: 154
Worksheet time: 3hrs 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the ______ in the patient's knee.
a)
discomfort
b)
inflammation
c)
tenderness
d)
soreness
2.
The collapse of the company was hastened by the ______ among its top executives.
a)
unity
b)
infighting
c)
agreement
d)
cooperation
3.
The detective's keen observation skills helped him ______ the suspect's alibi.
a)
dismantle
b)
dispel
c)
clarify
d)
support
4.
The ______ of the experiment's success was dependent on several uncontrolled variables.
a)
subtlety
b)
precariousness
c)
demise
d)
resiliency
5.
The ancient ruins in the ______ were a reminder of a once-great civilization.
a)
vicinity
b)
exactitude
c)
zenith
d)
clarity
6.
The government plans to ______ the outdated law with more modern regulations.
a)
recompense
b)
scrutinize
c)
preclude
d)
ordain
7.
The scientist worked to ______ the harmful effects of the experiment.
a)
ameliorate
b)
scrutinize
c)
ordain
d)
rationalize
8.
The athlete‘s injury was caused by a torn ______ in his knee.
a)
ligament
b)
larynx
c)
vicinity
d)
inflammation
9.
The author‘s decision to ______ the true events into a novel caused controversy.
a)
recompense
b)
preclude
c)
fictionalize
d)
ordain
10.
The team hoped to ______ the problem before it became unmanageable.
a)
upend
b)
entice
c)
ameliorate
d)
dispel
11.
The engineer designed the dam using advanced ______ principles.
a)
hydraulic
b)
precarious
c)
cordial
d)
overt
12.
The student‘s ______ of books impressed everyone at the book fair.
a)
contention
b)
fictionalization
c)
hoard
d)
recompense
13.
The artist‘s work ______ the era's rebellion against industrialization.
a)
manifested
b)
delved
c)
ordained
d)
reared
14.
The meeting was ______ due to the lack of a clear agenda.
a)
tentative
b)
perpetual
c)
inconsequential
d)
ambivalent
15.
The warrior was ______ to show any fear in the face of danger.
a)
apprehensive
b)
innocuous
c)
intimidated
d)
unfazed
16.
The local magistrate will ______ on the case next week.
a)
infight
b)
ordain
c)
delve
d)
overturn
17.
The hiker's foot became stuck in a narrow ______ between two rocks.
a)
wrench
b)
rift
c)
inflammation
d)
lullaby
18.
The lawyer worked to ______ the misconceptions surrounding the case.
a)
delve
b)
dispel
c)
delude
d)
apprehend
19.
The ______ music helped the baby fall asleep.
a)
hoard
b)
rift
c)
lullaby
d)
amenity
20.
The project was delayed due to the ______ of funding.
a)
apprehension
b)
demise
c)
amelioration
d)
requisite
21.
The ______ of senior citizens using social media has increased significantly.
a)
cohort
b)
homogeneity
c)
rearing
d)
redress
22.
The hiker‘s ______ tent barely withstood the strong winds during the storm.
a)
perpetual
b)
tentative
c)
precarious
d)
innocuous
23.
The ______ success of the invention was celebrated across the globe.
a)
perpetual
b)
overt
c)
precarious
d)
cordial
24.
The engineer used ______ materials to construct the dam.
a)
vicinity
b)
recompense
c)
hydraulic
d)
rift
25.
The musician‘s career reached its ______ during the 1980s.
a)
zenith
b)
infighting
c)
precariousness
d)
demise
26.
The ______ in the office made it difficult to complete projects on time.
a)
vicinity
b)
inconspicuousness
c)
infighting
d)
amenity
27.
The factory‘s output was ______ by the introduction of new machinery.
a)
ameliorated
b)
dispelled
c)
upended
d)
foreshadowed
28.
The public‘s ______ about the impending storm grew as the clouds darkened.
a)
apprehension
b)
overt
c)
innocuous
d)
ambivalence
29.
The scientists were able to ______ their theory based on new data.
a)
wrench
b)
delve
c)
postulate
d)
manifest
30.
The ______ behavior of the toddler suggested a need for discipline.
a)
perpetual
b)
innocuous
c)
antagonistic
d)
inconsequential
31.
The restaurant placed a ______ on single-use plastics to reduce waste.
a)
preclusion
b)
overt
c)
ordinance
d)
premium
32.
The patient‘s ______ in his shoulder worsened after the accident.
a)
apprehension
b)
inflammation
c)
upend
d)
hoard
33.
The politician‘s ______ speech openly criticized his opponent.
a)
delved
b)
overt
c)
cordial
d)
inconsequential
34.
The fire department quickly moved to ______ the fire from spreading.
a)
ameliorate
b)
ordain
c)
preclude
d)
foreshadow
35.
The scientist‘s research was met with ______ by some of her peers.
a)
scrutiny
b)
hoard
c)
inconspicuousness
d)
foreshadowing
36.
The ______ of the athlete's career made him a household name.
a)
perpetualness
b)
delve
c)
zenith
d)
rift
37.
The team was able to ______ the upcoming failure by adjusting their strategy.
a)
foreshadow
b)
overt
c)
dispel
d)
preclude
38.
The animals‘ survival depended on their ability to ______ carbon from complex organic compounds.
a)
postulate
b)
delve
c)
rear
d)
emanate
39.
The judge ruled that the worker deserved ______ for the injuries he sustained.
a)
recompense
b)
preclusion
c)
expectancy
d)
infighting
40.
The scientist‘s ability to ______ a clear pattern in the data impressed her colleagues.
a)
ameliorate
b)
delve
c)
emanate
d)
dispel
41.
The company introduced ______ health insurance plans for its employees.
a)
perpetual
b)
premium
c)
requisite
d)
innocuous
42.
The engineer‘s precise measurements demonstrated his commitment to ______.
a)
apprehension
b)
ordain
c)
expectancy
d)
exactitude
43.
The employee lacked the ______ skills for the job and had to undergo additional training.
a)
innocuous
b)
requisite
c)
perpetual
d)
tentative
44.
The newly discovered fossil provided insight into the ______ life of the prehistoric animal.
a)
infighting
b)
perpetual
c)
rift
d)
rearing
45.
The researcher‘s ability to ______ the complex material was essential to the project‘s success.
a)
bust
b)
delve
c)
wrench
d)
ameliorate
46.
The ______ of modern-day city life is a reminder of constant human activity.
a)
delve
b)
vicinity
c)
vibrancy
d)
rift
47.
The marathon runner‘s ______ allowed him to recover quickly after a grueling race.
a)
inflammation
b)
apprehension
c)
zenith
d)
resilience
48.
The storm‘s arrival was ______ by a sudden drop in temperature.
a)
enticed
b)
recompensed
c)
foreshadowed
d)
precluded
49.
The ______ tension in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
a)
cordial
b)
overt
c)
innocuous
d)
palpable
50.
The scientist discovered that the symptoms were ______ by poor diet.
a)
ameliorated
b)
upended
c)
exacerbated
d)
precluded
51.
The painting‘s vibrant colors helped ______ the lively mood of the scene.
a)
emanate
b)
scrutinize
c)
entice
d)
manifest
52.
The child was able to ______ the ball under the table before anyone noticed.
a)
delve
b)
dodge
c)
upend
d)
bust
53.
The archaeologist was fascinated by the ______ discovered at the excavation site.
a)
preclusion
b)
overt
c)
rift
d)
replicas
54.
The local government implemented new laws to ______ crime in the area.
a)
ameliorate
b)
thwart
c)
infight
d)
upend
55.
The lawyer carefully ______ the contract for any potential loopholes.
a)
dispel
b)
ameliorate
c)
upend
d)
scrutinize
56.
The researcher‘s hypothesis was ______ by the latest findings in the study.
a)
enticed
b)
recompensed
c)
upended
d)
precluded
57.
The newly discovered artifact was a perfect ______ of ancient pottery.
a)
rift
b)
rear
c)
replica
d)
delve
58.
The teacher‘s goal was to ______ students‘ interest in reading through interactive activities.
a)
preclude
b)
entice
c)
ameliorate
d)
infight
59.
The city‘s new park was designed to include modern ______ such as Wi-Fi and charging stations.
a)
hoards
b)
amenities
c)
cordialities
d)
replicas
60.
The biologist‘s research focused on the ______ organisms that rely on complex organic compounds.
a)
rearing
b)
delving
c)
heterotrophic
d)
innocuous
61.
The medieval fortress stood as a ______ of the town‘s rich history.
a)
vicinity
b)
rift
c)
hoard
d)
recompense
62.
The artist‘s work ______ the rebellious spirit of the time.
a)
delved
b)
emanated
c)
foreshadowed
d)
manifested
63.
The student worked ______ to complete the project before the deadline.
a)
tentatively
b)
prudently
c)
inadvertently
d)
cordially
64.
The team‘s success was largely due to the ______ cooperation among its members.
a)
tentative
b)
overt
c)
cordial
d)
innocuous
65.
The ______ of the neighborhood created a strong sense of community among its residents.
a)
homogeneity
b)
rift
c)
magistrates
d)
perpetualness
66.
The town was located in the ______ of a large mountain range.
a)
rift
b)
vicinity
c)
amenity
d)
overt
67.
The company‘s ______ decision to cut funding resulted in widespread layoffs.
a)
cordial
b)
overt
c)
premium
d)
premature
68.
The student‘s ______ efforts to improve his grades were finally rewarded.
a)
tentative
b)
palpable
c)
cordial
d)
perpetual
69.
The scientist used advanced technology to ______ the patterns in the data.
a)
emanate
b)
scrutinize
c)
ameliorate
d)
foreshadow
70.
The firefighter‘s quick actions helped ______ the flames before they could spread.
a)
ameliorate
b)
preclude
c)
emanate
d)
dispel
71.
The new law was passed to ______ future environmental damage.
a)
preclude
b)
ameliorate
c)
delve
d)
entice
72.
The patient‘s recovery was due to the ______ of his physical therapy program.
a)
tentativeness
b)
exactitude
c)
rift
d)
foreshadowing
73.
The musician's ______ enthusiasm for his craft made him a crowd favorite.
a)
perpetual
b)
overt
c)
tentative
d)
palpable
74.
The detective‘s ability to ______ small details helped solve the case.
a)
ameliorate
b)
scrutinize
c)
upend
d)
delve
75.
The athlete was able to recover quickly thanks to his remarkable ______.
a)
inconspicuousness
b)
resilience
c)
expectancy
d)
precariousness
76.
The politician tried to ______ his opponent‘s credibility during the debate.
a)
ameliorate
b)
preclude
c)
dispel
d)
upend
77.
The town‘s ______ was its most attractive feature for tourists.
a)
perpetualness
b)
amenity
c)
exactitude
d)
vicinity
78.
The company hired an engineer to ______ its water system.
a)
recompense
b)
ameliorate
c)
foreshadow
d)
entice
79.
The artist‘s work ______ the rebellion against traditional norms.
a)
upended
b)
scrutinized
c)
manifested
d)
emanated
80.
The lawyer carefully ______ the contract before his client signed it.
a)
precluded
b)
dispelled
c)
foreshadowed
d)
scrutinized
81.
The construction of the new bridge was ______ by bad weather.
a)
ameliorated
b)
upended
c)
thwarted
d)
recompensed
82.
The lawyer sought ______ for his client‘s injuries.
a)
upending
b)
recompense
c)
rift
d)
hoard
83.
The town was located in the ______ of a large lake.
a)
rift
b)
vicinity
c)
overt
d)
preclusion
84.
The teacher‘s ______ of enthusiasm for the subject inspired his students.
a)
perpetual
b)
palpable
c)
inadvertent
d)
innocuous
85.
The company‘s decision to cut costs was criticized as being ______.
a)
cordial
b)
palpable
c)
premature
d)
innocuous
86.
The researcher attempted to ______ the theory with new evidence.
a)
foreshadow
b)
ameliorate
c)
delve
d)
scrutinize
87.
The sudden noise caused the dog to ______ under the table.
a)
entice
b)
wrench
c)
dodge
d)
emanate
88.
The old law was ______ by the introduction of new regulations.
a)
upended
b)
precluded
c)
recompensed
d)
enticed
89.
The detective‘s ______ attention to detail led to the discovery of the hidden clue.
a)
perpetual
b)
overt
c)
innocuous
d)
exact
90.
The fire alarm was designed to ______ smoke before it spread.
a)
preclude
b)
emanate
c)
ameliorate
d)
delve
91.
The journalist was able to ______ the truth from the conflicting reports.
a)
dispel
b)
delve
c)
ameliorate
d)
preclude
92.
The patient‘s recovery was ______ by the introduction of a new treatment.
a)
precluded
b)
ameliorated
c)
foreshadowed
d)
enticed
93.
The hiker‘s foot became stuck in a ______ between two rocks.
a)
rift
b)
hoard
c)
recompense
d)
vicinity
94.
The ______ of support from the community helped the charity reach its goal.
a)
rift
b)
overt
c)
outpouring
d)
perpetualness
95.
The artist‘s latest work was a ______ of her rebellious spirit.
a)
manifestation
b)
preclusion
c)
rift
d)
hoard
96.
The explorer discovered a hidden ______ of treasures in the cave.
a)
rift
b)
recompense
c)
hoard
d)
delve
97.
The public‘s growing ______ about the political situation led to protests.
a)
preclusion
b)
apprehension
c)
overt
d)
palpability
98.
The company promised to ______ the damages caused by the faulty product.
a)
preclude
b)
recompense
c)
upend
d)
emanate
99.
The new technology was designed to ______ the environmental impact of the factory.
a)
ameliorate
b)
upend
c)
preclude
d)
dispel
100.
The town‘s ______ proximity to the river made it a popular spot for fishing.
a)
innocuous
b)
vicinity
c)
overt
d)
exactitude
101.
The storm‘s arrival was ______ by dark clouds and strong winds.
a)
upended
b)
ameliorated
c)
foreshadowed
d)
scrutinized
102.
The patient‘s injury was caused by a torn ______.
a)
ligament
b)
lullaby
c)
larnyx
d)
rearing
103.
The scientist‘s research was met with ______ by her peers.
a)
preclusion
b)
upending
c)
scrutiny
d)
rift
104.
The athlete‘s performance reached its ______ during the championship match.
a)
rift
b)
precariousness
c)
zenith
d)
vicinity
105.
The company implemented new safety measures to ______ future accidents.
a)
upend
b)
dispel
c)
foreshadow
d)
preclude
106.
The scientist‘s findings were used to ______ the theory of climate change.
a)
ameliorate
b)
emanate
c)
foreshadow
d)
dispel
107.
The town‘s ______ location made it an ideal destination for tourists.
a)
vicinity
b)
overt
c)
inconspicuousness
d)
rift
108.
The lawyer carefully ______ the contract for any potential loopholes.
a)
precluded
b)
scrutinized
c)
recompensed
d)
upended
109.
The construction of the dam was ______ by environmental concerns.
a)
upended
b)
ameliorated
c)
thwarted
d)
emanated
110.
The team hoped to ______ the upcoming failure by revising their plans.
a)
foreshadow
b)
preclude
c)
ameliorate
d)
dispel
111.
The town‘s ______ made it a popular place for tourists.
a)
rift
b)
vicinity
c)
overt
d)
palpable
112.
The sudden increase in donations was an ______ of public support.
a)
outpouring
b)
riff
c)
rift
d)
innocuousness
113.
The warrior's injury was caused by a torn ______ in his arm.
a)
rift
b)
ligament
c)
foreshadowing
d)
inconspicuousness
114.
The scientist worked to ______ the accuracy of the measurements.
a)
dispel
b)
ameliorate
c)
foreshadow
d)
scrutinize
115.
The noise ______ from the factory was loud enough to be heard across town.
a)
emanating
b)
enticing
c)
foreshadowing
d)
ameliorating
116.
The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the ______ in his knee.
a)
rift
b)
inflammation
c)
preclusion
d)
rift
117.
The teacher‘s ______ enthusiasm for the subject inspired her students.
a)
tentative
b)
overt
c)
perpetual
d)
innocuous
118.
The company introduced a ______ product line to attract high-end customers.
a)
innocuous
b)
premium
c)
tentative
d)
precluded
119.
The local government passed new laws to ______ crime in the area.
a)
ameliorate
b)
preclude
c)
foreshadow
d)
dispel
120.
The engineer‘s calculations showed a high degree of ______.
a)
inconspicuousness
b)
foreshadowing
c)
exactitude
d)
rearing
121.
The child was able to ______ the ball before it rolled under the couch.
a)
upend
b)
delve
c)
dodge
d)
wrench
122.
The ______ of the painting‘s details revealed the artist‘s skill.
a)
recompense
b)
scrutiny
c)
foreshadowing
d)
overt
123.
The meeting was ______ postponed due to scheduling conflicts.
a)
precluded
b)
palpable
c)
tentatively
d)
delved
124.
The judge ordered the company to ______ the workers for their injuries.
a)
preclude
b)
recompense
c)
overt
d)
scrutinize
125.
The ______ behavior of the dog made it difficult to train.
a)
innocuous
b)
precarious
c)
overt
d)
antagonistic
126.
The scientist‘s research helped ______ the effects of climate change.
a)
preclude
b)
ameliorate
c)
delve
d)
entice
127.
The construction of the bridge was ______ by the need to protect the environment.
a)
upended
b)
precluded
c)
ameliorated
d)
thwarted
128.
The artist‘s work was a ______ of the era‘s rebellious spirit.
a)
manifestation
b)
rift
c)
hoard
d)
delve
129.
The ______ proximity of the town to the city made it an attractive place to live.
a)
rift
b)
precariousness
c)
vicinity
d)
overt
130.
The police officer was able to ______ the suspect‘s alibi.
a)
delve
b)
preclude
c)
dispel
d)
emanate
131.
The government introduced new measures to ______ future disasters.
a)
preclude
b)
ameliorate
c)
delve
d)
entice
132.
The scientist‘s ability to ______ complex data was key to the success of the project.
a)
dispel
b)
delve
c)
emanate
d)
scrutinize
133.
The patient‘s recovery was ______ by the introduction of new treatments.
a)
foreshadowed
b)
upended
c)
ameliorated
d)
precluded
134.
The singer‘s ______ voice captivated the audience.
a)
innocuous
b)
rift
c)
palpable
d)
overt
135.
The lawyer carefully ______ the contract for any hidden clauses.
a)
dispelled
b)
foreshadowed
c)
scrutinized
d)
ameliorated
136.
The team‘s victory was ______ by their excellent teamwork and strategy.
a)
emanated
b)
ameliorated
c)
foreshadowed
d)
precluded
137.
The town‘s ______ location made it a prime tourist destination.
a)
rift
b)
preclusion
c)
vicinity
d)
overt
138.
The scientist worked to ______ the harmful effects of the pollution.
a)
preclude
b)
ameliorate
c)
upend
d)
dispel
139.
The judge‘s decision ______ the outcome of the trial.
a)
foreshadowed
b)
ameliorated
c)
dispelled
d)
precluded
140.
The police officer‘s ______ investigation led to the capture of the suspect.
a)
upended
b)
scrutinized
c)
delved
d)
ameliorated
141.
The scientist was able to ______ the misconceptions about the experiment.
a)
dispel
b)
ameliorate
c)
emanate
d)
scrutinize
142.
The team‘s success was due to their ability to ______ the project‘s challenges.
a)
ameliorate
b)
preclude
c)
foreshadow
d)
delve
143.
The explorer was fascinated by the hidden ______ of treasures.
a)
hoard
b)
rift
c)
foreshadowing
d)
preclusion
144.
The professor‘s lecture was filled with ______ details about the experiment.
a)
palpable
b)
innocuous
c)
overt
d)
inconspicuous
145.
The athlete‘s performance reached its ______ during the championship game.
a)
preclusion
b)
perpetualness
c)
zenith
d)
vicinity
146.
The judge‘s ruling helped to ______ a new legal precedent.
a)
emanate
b)
scrutinize
c)
upend
d)
preclude
147.
The storm‘s arrival was ______ by the darkening clouds and rising winds.
a)
foreshadowed
b)
dispelled
c)
upended
d)
scrutinized
148.
The town‘s ______ made it a popular destination for tourists.
a)
rift
b)
preclusion
c)
vicinity
d)
overt
149.
The sudden increase in support was an ______ of the community‘s solidarity.
a)
rift
b)
outpouring
c)
overt
d)
emanation
150.
The scientist‘s research helped ______ the negative impact of the project.
a)
preclude
b)
ameliorate
c)
upend
d)
foreshadow
151.
The artist‘s painting was a perfect ______ of his skill.
a)
rift
b)
preclusion
c)
manifestation
d)
hoard
152.
The lawyer sought to ______ the evidence in order to build a strong case.
a)
ameliorate
b)
scrutinize
c)
preclude
d)
upend
153.
The explorer discovered a hidden ______ of ancient artifacts.
a)
rift
b)
hoard
c)
emanation
d)
foreshadowing
154.
The new policy was designed to ______ crime in the city.
a)
preclude
b)
ameliorate
c)
upend
d)
emanate
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